I have the same reaction as you do - I worry about the messages that my five-year old gets from mass media...from princesses to Miley and beyond. We have become immune to the whole thing and I'm not sure of the way back, or even if there is one.

I’m standing in line at Barnes and Noble after a full day of writing when a magazine on the rack to my left catches my eye. Sports Illustrated. Swimsuit addition. I’m looking at this photo of this tall, ridiculously thin blonde girl (I didn’t really get a good look at her face, though I’m guess...

Mmm hmm, you know..Cat Cora. Iron Chef. (My personal favorite Iron Chef ) Okay, I'm taking a minuscule break in packing here to share a fabulous email I got back today (from Cat!) regarding this post I wrote, back on August 28th, desperately looking for her recipe. Anyway. She said they do al...